Dept of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Engineering Services, 2201 Sixth Ave., M/S RX-24, Rm 710, Seattle, WA 98121

Z -- HVAC & MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS, CHEMAWA HEALTH CENTER, SALEM, OREGON (PROJECT #PO6WN008C6) SOL 102-IFB-96-0020 DUE 091096. Contact Abram Vinikoor, Contracting Officer (206) 615-2454. Work to be accomplished includes furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to improve the HVAC system and perform other miscellaneous work at the Chemawa Health Center, Salem, Oregon. The HVAC improvements include new boilers, new chiller, installation of fancoil units and ductwork, and refurbishment of existing fancoil units. Other miscellaneous work includes interior improvements, and paving of the existing gravel parking area. The plans and specifications use International System of Units (SI) metric equivalent measurements. The estimated price is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The period of performance is 180 calendar days. The proposed contract listed herein is set aside for 100% Indian-owned, controlled, and operated firms under the authority of the Buy Indian Act. In accordance with the Public Health Service Acquisition Regulation Paragraph 380.503(e), not more than fifty (50) percent of the work to be performed under a prime contract awarded pursuant to the Buy Indian Act shall be subcontracted to other than Indian firms. For this purpose, work to be performed does not include the provision of materials, supplies, or equipment. Award is subject to the availability of funds. A pre-solicitation notice is being issued concurrently with this synopsis. Bid documents will be available at no charge on about August 7, 1996, at the HHS/IHS/Engineering Services, address listed above. No telephone requests for bid documents, please, only written requests received directly from the requestor will be accepted. (FAX No. 206-615-2500). (185)

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